Apollo 13: Failure Not An Option

By Steve Kraske

Published November 3, 2015 at 2:48 PM CST

It is an understatement to say that the Apollo 13 mission to the moon did not go as expected. We talk with the mission's flight director about the mindset and strategies employed by Mission Control as they guided the crew back home.

Guest:

Gene Kranz is a retired NASA Flight Director. He guided the Apollo 13 crew home to safety.

Gene Kranz will discuss his book, "Failure is Not an Option", 6:30 pm Thursday, November 5 at Unity Temple on the Plaza. For a free ticket, click here. This event is made possible by the Linda Hall Library.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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